What is Bitcoin? The future digital currency explained via @PCAdvisor

Bitcoin is a virtual, digital currency. Here's how Bitcoin works Related Articles Bitcoin Foundation seeks stable ground for virtual currency Symantec Uncovers Bitcoin-Stealing Trojan Bitcoin review After hack, Bitcoin exchange comes back online French company to issue debit cards linked to bitcoin We explain Bitcoin , the virtual digital currency. Read on for the history Bitcoin, how it works, and what happens next. See also: Bitcoin: Seven reasons to be wary . While many of the world's currencies are struggling to emerge from the devastating economic crash of recent years there is one that continues to rise and increase in value. The strange thing is that it isn't issued by any bank, controlled by any government, or even freely available in physical form. Yet in February 2013 the total worth of the fledgling global currency was valued at over £180 million, and it just ke...